AI & RoboticsNews

Adobe Firefly Image 5 brings support for layers, will let creators make custom models

October 29, 2025
Adobe said on Tuesday that it is launching the latest iteration of its image generation model, Firefly Image 5. The company is also adding more features to the Firefly website, support for more third-party models, and the ability to generate speech and soundtracks. Notably, the update allows artists to come up with their own image models using their existing art. Image 5 can now work at native…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Lucid confirms Gravity SUV has a 'substantial order backlog,' so no widespread discounts

October 29, 2025
A select few Gravity SUVs were on sale, but don’t expect too many discounts. Lucid Motors (LCID) said the luxury electric SUV still has “a substantial order backlog,” so no widespread discounts are available at this time. Lucid shuts down rumors of Gravity SUV discounts No, Lucid is not discounting its electric SUV due to slow sales. Lucid’s communications boss, Nick Twork, confirmed that…
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DefenseNews

France updates submarine-launched nuclear missile amid arms race

October 29, 2025
PARIS — France introduced a modernized version of its M51 submarine-launched strategic ballistic missile, a “major milestone” in the modernization of the country’s ocean-based nuclear deterrent, the Armed Forces Ministry said on Tuesday. The third and latest version of the M51 has new nuclear warheads as well as improved range, accuracy and capability to penetrate enemy defenses, the…
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ComputersNews

Hyper’s TrackPad Pro wants to make your mouse obsolete… but I hate it

October 29, 2025
Consider this an apology to Hyper and to its parent, Targus. I don’t want to use HyperSpace’s TrackPad Pro standalone haptic trackpad and I’ve probably wasted your time, Hyper’s, and mine. Perhaps you, dear reader, will feel differently. Me? I just can’t stand it. Hyper’s $150 haptic Trackpad Pro (or $109 on Kickstarter) taught me that I’m primarily a mouse person, and I have…
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